Serves 8
50 min
Irish Brown Bread
Recipe GLPR0f796ab58fd126
A traditional Irish brown bread made with whole wheat flour, leavened with baking soda and baking powder. This dense, slightly sweet quick bread is perfect served warm with butter and jam, or alongside soups and stews. The buttermilk creates a tender crumb while the melted butter adds richness.
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Ingredients
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or baking sheet.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk and melted butter.
Using a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula, stir the mixture until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix—the dough should be slightly rough and lumpy rather than smooth.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf about 1 1/2 inches tall. Transfer to the prepared pan.
Using a sharp knife, score the top of the loaf with a shallow cross, which is traditional for Irish brown bread and helps the bread bake evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool further before slicing and serving.
